The Veteran's claim for service connection of atypical Parkinson's disease is remanded due to the lack of a longitudinal exposure record (ILER) and the need for an adequate VA medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was not enough evidence in the form of a longitudinal exposure record (ILER) to determine if the Veteran's Parkinson's disease is related to his service, specifically Gulf War deployments.
- Claimed conditions
- atypical Parkinson's disease
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 13, 2026
- Citation
- A26013689
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claims for a higher rating and TDIU due to inadequate medical examinations.
- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection for Parkinson's disease, claimed as due to exposure to herbicide, is granted. Additionally, the Veteran is entitled to SMC based on the need for the regular aid and attendance of another person.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's hypertension and atypical Parkinson's disease are not service-connected, as there is no evidence to support a link between these conditions and his military service.
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